350Mike
Well-Known Member
Yes, I think I should apologize for my choice of words. I just think if everyone would look at the price the same way we could all get a good deal. Every time someone pays more it rationalize the dealers desire for the markup. Now on the flip side I should be happy because they add value to my car at resale.I would say that using words like "sucker" probably irritates some.
I recently looked at Porsches and drove some to see why Ford is trying to compete with them and compare to them. I was at a dealer and they had a 2006 Carrera 4 (911 rear engine car with AWD) that I drove. It was a nice car, very smooth shifting and decent power, but it just didn't do it for me. The 2006 electronics really let it down the most. I do think the Mustang is too big; I preferred the size of the 911. If I would have fit into a Cayman that probably would have been my first choice, though. And they wanted $45k for this 2006 (originally an $88k vehicle).
I have pretty much decided that even though I think Porsche has a great reputation and I would love to own one, I probably never will. It's just not a performance bargain like the Mustang. I think I got a lot more for my money buying a GT compared to any Porsche.
I was thinking about the car for the money factor, and what I realized is the people who are buying Porsches don't care if they are getting a performance bargain. They have plenty of money and $40-$80 thousand dollars extra really doesn't matter much to them.
I think it's different than being a sucker. The math and reasoning just work differently when you have a few hundred thousand extra just laying around. I love cars and if I had the money I would own a Porsche just because it would be fun to experience something different.
Sorry long post but I think it explains why people will pay ADM on the GT350. They have enough money that the ADM just doesn't mean much to them. That and they are totally cracked on cars just like me.
Oh and sorry about the horse to the OP. I think posting about the 2015 was a good public service announcement that will help someone looking for one.
I should have kept my mouth shut, and am sorry to anyone I've offended. I will not put my Will on others.
I guess my desire for value got the best of me. :cheers:
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